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Natural Resource Stewardship

CFDA 15.944 · Federal Grants & Funding

Total Funding

$113.9M

Awards

297

Recipients

151

States

36

Last Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Yearly Funding Trend

Yearly federal funding for CFDA program 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship), with obligated amounts, award counts, and year-over-year change.
Fiscal YearObligationsAwardsYoY Change
2024$68.7M192
2025$42.3M100-38.4%
2026$2.9M5-93.2%

Award Type Mix

CFDA program 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship) federal awards broken down by award type, with obligated amounts and award counts.
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Top 50 Awards under CFDA 15.944

Largest individual obligations for Natural Resource Stewardship.

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Top 50 Awards under CFDA 15.944
AwardRecipientAwarding AgencyPlaceFYObligation
ASST_NON_P23AC02377_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NPS EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE…
SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
SAN FRANCISCO, CA-902025$7,066,000
ASST_NON_P20AC00558_014
THE RECIPIENT PROVIDES REGULARLY SCHEDULED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, FROM RAILROAD STATIONS, AIRPORTS, INTERCITY BUS TERMINALS, AND OTHER TRANSPORTA…
MERCED, COUNTY OF
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CA-132024$7,018,940
ASST_NON_P25AC00814_014
THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM AND PROJECT SPECIFIC NON-FEDERAL STAFFING TO PARKS TO COMPLETE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE NPS MISSION RE…
CONSERVATION LEGACY
Colorado
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CO-032025$4,600,067
ASST_NON_P18AC00094_014
ICE AGE NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESERVE- IATR
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Wisconsin
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
WI-902024$3,695,000
ASST_NON_P25AC00196_014
ORPHANED OIL AND GAS WELLS AND SITES LOCATED IN LAKE MEREDITH NRA POSE SAFETY THREATS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS. DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF ORPHANED WELLS TO ADJACENT PRIVATE LANDS AND…
TEXAS RAILROAD COMM
Texas
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
TX-132025$3,000,000
ASST_NON_P26AC00317_014
15.944 NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH…
CONSERVATION LEGACY
Colorado
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
DURANGO, CO-032026$2,440,265
ASST_NON_P20AC00025_014
THROUGH THE STEM NPS-21ST CCLC CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAM, RECIPIENT AND NPS WILL ADVANCE MUTUAL STEM EDUCATION GOALS BY PROVIDING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN A MINIMUM OF TWENTY (20) 21…
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
District of Columbia
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2025$2,400,000
ASST_NON_P25AC00215_014
PROGRAMMING SUPPORTS CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF NATIONAL PARK UNITS, AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH PARTNERS, INCLUDING NONGOVERNMENTAL…
GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALI
Montana
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
MT-012025$2,359,162
ASST_NON_P23AC01164_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NPS EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES…
SALCHA-DELTA SWCD
Alaska
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
SALCHA CENSUS DESIGNATED PLACE, AK-002024$2,279,190
ASST_NON_P22AC02333_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARI…
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
VENTURA, CA-242024$2,218,296
ASST_NON_P23AC00541_014
AUTHORIZED BY 16 U.S.C. 469 D AND G ICE AGE NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESERVE, THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) OVERSEES THE ICE AGE TRAIL AS PART OF THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM, DIRECTIN…
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Wisconsin
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
WI-902024$2,217,000
ASST_NON_P23AC01438_014
15.944 NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NPS EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH O…
ANCIENT FOREST SOCIETY
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CA-032024$2,159,223
ASST_NON_P24AC02083_014
THIS PROJECT WILL GREATLY INCREASE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN NATIVE HABITAT RESTORATION EFFORTS AT SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS…
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CA-262024$2,148,000
ASST_NON_P19AC01254_014
THIS MODIFICATION IS NECESSARY TO PLUG AND REMOVE ONE ADDITIONAL ABANDONED OIL WELL THAT HAS BECOME EXPOSED DUE TO EROSION FROM THE NECHES RIVER. THE OIL WELL IS NOW DIRECTLY WIT…
TEXAS RAILROAD COMM
Texas
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
TX-342024$1,878,508
ASST_NON_P22AC01697_014
THE PROJECT WILL CONDUCT RESEARCH AND STEWARDSHIP TO IMPROVE THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF THE GREAT MEADOW WETLAND IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK. THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING L…
SCHOODIC INSTITUTE AT ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
Maine
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
ME-022024$1,737,685
ASST_NON_P25AC01270_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARI…
MERCED, COUNTY OF
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CA-132025$1,445,902
ASST_NON_P24AC02547_014
BY RESTORING DEGRADED LANDS, THIS PROJECT WILL BENEFIT THE PUBLIC BY IMPROVING ECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND SCENIC VALUES ON PUBLIC LAN…
GREEN FORESTS WORK, INC
Kentucky
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
WV-012024$1,300,399
ASST_NON_P23AC02103_014
NEW AWARD - PROJECT ABSTRACT SUMMARY: PROJECT TITLE: CORAL REEF RESTORATION AT VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK AND VIRGIN ISLANDS CORAL REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT WITH CORAL WORLD OCEAN…
CORAL WORLD OCEAN AND REEF INITIATIVE INC
U.S. Virgin Islands
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
VI-982024$1,263,900
ASST_NON_P19AC01235_014
AVIAN AND HABITAT RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND RESTORATION AT THE CHANNEL ISLANDS
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
VENTURA, CA-242025$1,254,540
ASST_NON_P21AC12015_014
THE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION 03 IS TO ADD ADDITIONAL FUNDS OF 242,892.95 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 23 WHICH WILL END DECEMBER 31, 2023. NO CHANGES TO ORIGINAL PROJECT SCOP…
CORAL WORLD OCEAN AND REEF INITIATIVE INC
U.S. Virgin Islands
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
VI-982024$1,235,302
ASST_NON_P22AC02318_014
THIS IS PROJECT IS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION ACT OF 1978, PL 95-625.502, 16 USC 471I, WHICH CREATED THE PINELANDS NATIONAL RESERVE AND STATES THAT THE FED…
PINELANDS COMMISSION
New Jersey
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
NJ-012024$1,192,000
ASST_NON_P25AC00130_014
PUBLIC PURPOSE WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE ABILITY OF THE RECIPIENT, PARTICULARLY THROUGH ITS BIOLOGISTS AND CHAPTERS, TO WORK WITH NPS MANAGERS AND ASSOCIATED STAKEHOLDERS (E.G.…
PHEASANTS FOREVER, INC.
Minnesota
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
SD-002025$1,180,279
ASST_NON_P23AC01097_014
15.944 NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIPSAM.GOV LINK: CLICK HERE FOR THE SAM.GOV ASSISTANCE LISTINGTEMPLATE: THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHI…
AMERICAN RIVERS INC
District of Columbia
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
EL PORTAL, CA-052025$1,064,686
ASST_NON_P25AC00161_014
POST FIRE INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL AND RESTORATION BIL
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CALABASAS, CA-262025$1,043,000
ASST_NON_P24AC01463_014
THIS PROJECT AIMS TO RESTORE GRASSLAND HABITAT WITHIN NATIONAL PARKS LOCATED IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS AND ASSIST WITH THE PROMOTION AND OUTREACH RELATED TO THE HABITAT VALUES…
PHEASANTS FOREVER, INC.
Minnesota
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
SD-002024$1,014,712
ASST_NON_P25AC00227_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NPS EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE…
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Virginia
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
POINT REYES STATION, CA-022025$1,000,000
ASST_NON_P19AC01180_014
THE PROJECT WILL UTILIZE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DATA AND OUTSIDE EXPERTISE TO ADVANCE AND COMMUNICATE RESEARCH AND STEWARDSHIP RELATED TO ISSUES, SUCH AS BAT ECOLOGY, INVASIVE PLAN…
SCHOODIC INSTITUTE AT ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
Maine
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
ME-022025$999,197
ASST_NON_P24AC02154_014
PURPOSE OF AWARDPUBLIC LANDS CONTAIN A DIVERSITY OF NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES AND DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR DOI UNITS IN CALIFORNIA CONTAIN A WIDE ARRAY OF SPECIES AND PROTECT SOME OF…
RIVER PARTNERS
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CA-012024$961,656
ASST_NON_P22AC00603_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONALPARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARIN…
CONSERVATION LEGACY
Colorado
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2024$928,445
ASST_NON_P23AC02263_014
15.944 NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIPSAM.GOV LINK: CLICK HERE FOR THE SAM.GOV ASSISTANCE LISTINGTEMPLATE: THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHI…
GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
SAN FRANCISCO, CA-902024$908,398
ASST_NON_P21AC10790_014
THIS PROJECT AIMS TO UNDERSTAND THE TRANSMISSION OF PLAGUE, A DEADLY ZOONOTIC DISEASE, THAT POSES HEALTH RISKS TO PARK VISITORS, STAFF, AND WILDLIFE. PLAGUE IS TRANSMITTED BY FLEA…
PRAIRIE WILDLIFE RESEARCH, INC.
Wisconsin
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
SD-002024$815,388
ASST_NON_P21AC10633_014
NATIONAL CAVE AND KARST RESEARCH INSTITUTE - 2021-2022
NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY
New Mexico
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2024$794,000
ASST_NON_P23AC00318_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARI…
NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY
New Mexico
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2024$794,000
ASST_NON_P25AC00626_014
THIS PROJECT AIMS TO FULFILL THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT FOR SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL CAVE AND KARST RESEARCH INSTITUTE. IT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ANNUAL OPERATIONS, FOCUSING ON RE…
NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY
New Mexico
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
NM-022025$793,317
ASST_NON_P24AC00738_014
THIS TASK AGREEMENT FULFILLS THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL CAVE AND KARST INSTITUTE AS PER THE NATIONAL CAVE AND KARST RESEARCH INSTITUTE…
NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY
New Mexico
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2024$789,000
ASST_NON_P20AC00164_014
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ESSENTIAL FACILITIES FOR PARK ADMINISTRATION AND VISITOR USE
YOSEMITE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
MARIPOSA, CA-052024$781,514
ASST_NON_P20AC01097_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARI…
FISH & WILDLIFE, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
Washington
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
COULEE DAM, WA-042025$770,418
ASST_NON_P24AC00798_014
THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF THIS TASK IS FOR THE MITIGATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARDS, PRESERVATION OF THE SPECIFIED ABANDONED MINE SITES, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF HABITAT FOR BATS AND OTH…
CONSERVATION, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CA-082024$756,000
ASST_NON_P21AC11408_014
THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON COMPLETING REPORTS, AND UNDERTAKING ASSOCIATEDRESEARCH, TRAVEL, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
Alaska
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2025$750,245
ASST_NON_P25AC01282_014
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO CREATE A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP TO RESTORE WILDERNESS CHARACTER AND IMPROVE STREAM HABITAT WITHIN THE BEAVER BASIN WILDERNESS ON LOWNEY CR…
TROUT UNLIMITED, INC.
Virginia
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2025$695,000
ASST_NON_P21AC10198_014
MITIGATE HUMAN AND WILDLIFE SAFETY HAZARDS ON ABANDONED MINES MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE
CONSERVATION, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
BARSTOW, CA-232024$675,258
ASST_NON_P19AC00425_014
VECTOR BORNE DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION ENTERPRISES, INC.
California
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
EL PORTAL, CA-052024$623,012
ASST_NON_P23AC02373_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARI…
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Nevada
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
BOULDER CITY, NV-012024$600,000
ASST_NON_P24AC00441_014
THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM AND PROJECT-SPECIFIC NON-FEDERAL STAFFING TO PARKS TO COMPLETE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE NPS MISSION RE…
CONSERVATION LEGACY
Colorado
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2024$591,650
ASST_NON_P23AC01428_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONALPARK SERVICE NPS EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE…
AMERICAN FORESTS
District of Columbia
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
CA-032024$574,120
ASST_NON_P15AC01470_014
CREATING CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES FOR PARK NATURAL RESOURCES USING ENDURING FEATURES
NATURESERVE
Virginia
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2024$554,000
ASST_NON_P25AC02232_014
THIS AGREEMENT SUPPORTS THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE TO FUND STAFF AND OPERATIONS AT MARINA BOAT WASH STATIONS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA. THE BOAT WASHES REMOVE I…
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Nevada
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
NV-012025$550,000
ASST_NON_P19AC00414_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARI…
SAVE THE DUNES CONSERVATION FUND INC.
Indiana
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
IN-012025$548,566
ASST_NON_P25AC00253_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NPS EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE…
C & O CANAL TRUST INC
Maryland
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
2025$543,000
ASST_NON_P23AC00066_014
THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARI…
CITY OF DULUTH
Minnesota
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
DULUTH, MN-082024$539,500

Top 50 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.

Spending by State

CFDA program 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship) federal funding broken down by state, sorted by total obligated amount.
StateFundingAwards
California$47.1M109
Colorado$7.2M3
Wisconsin$6.6M6
Texas$5.2M5
Maine$4.7M9
Alaska$4.2M23
South Dakota$3.3M4
U.S. Virgin Islands$2.9M3
Washington$2.5M12
Montana$2.4M2
Nevada$2.1M8
West Virginia$1.5M3
New Jersey$1.2M2
New Mexico$921K5
Oregon$772K5
Indiana$705K2
Minnesota$690K2
New Hampshire$529K1
Tennessee$526K3
Utah$419K5
Maryland$301K2
Massachusetts$274K2
Michigan$270K2
Hawaii$237K2
Ohio$226K2
Rhode Island$223K1
Florida$200K1
Oklahoma$167K2
North Carolina$151K1
Arkansas$147K3
Arizona$116K1
Virginia$78K1
Idaho$70K1
Missouri$40K1
District of Columbia$16K1
Nebraska$10K1

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